Vespa LX 50 vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vespa LX 50stacks up against the Sym Jet SportX 50 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVespa LX 50Sym Jet SportX 50 R
Model year20082008
Price$3,199
Engine49 cc49 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Torque4 Nm
Weight102 kg98 kg
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-11 / 120/70-11

Vespa LX 50 vs Sym Jet SportX 50 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vespa LX 50 and the Sym Jet SportX 50 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vespa LX 50 brings 4 hp in a 102 kg package, while the Sym Jet SportX 50 R counters with its own power figure at 98 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: